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Wed Mar 2719:21Kevin Gausman To Make Season Debut Sunday Or Monday
Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider said that the team still hasn't decided on when right-hander Kevin Gausman (shoulder) will make his first start of the season, but it will be either Sunday in Tampa Bay against the Rays or on Monday in Houston versus the Astros. Gausman came out of his only Grapefruit League start on Monday fine and will not need to open the regular season on the injured list after dealing with shoulder fatigue in spring training. Neither matchup is ideal for the 33-year-old's first start after missing time in spring training, so he'll be more risky than normal in season-long fantasy leagues and in DFS in his first start of 2024. But fantasy managers should feel comfortable that the Blue Jays' ace can put his shoulder injury in the rearview and put forth another strong season as a No. 1 starter.
Source: TSN Sports - Scott MitchellRotoBaller.com
Tue Mar 2600:18Kevin Gausman Strikes Out Seven In Monday's Start
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Kevin Gausman (shoulder) had an encouraging start in Monday's 4-3 Grapefruit League loss to the Pirates. Gausman pitched three innings, allowing one run on three hits and no walks with seven strikeouts. The 33-year-old experienced shoulder soreness earlier in spring training, but now should avoid a stint on the injured list. His delay won't allow him to start on Opening Day, but he is lined up to start the series opener against the Houston Astros. This is great news for fantasy managers who drafted Gausman early in drafts.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Mon Mar 2512:35Kevin Gausman Starting Monday, Hoping To Avoid Injured List
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Kevin Gausman (shoulder) is planning to start Monday's Grapefruit League finale against the Pittsburgh Pirates, which would set him up to avoid the injured list and take his first turn in the starting rotation to open the regular season. Gausman threw an encouraging side session in camp on Saturday and will throw "three innings, 55 pitches and go from there" on Monday. Had he not experienced shoulder soreness earlier in spring training, he would have been the team's Opening Day starter. Barring a setback on Monday, Gausman is lined up to start the series opener against the Houston Astros. The 33-year-old is a fantasy ace when he's healthy, but the fact that he probably won't be properly stretched out early on makes him avoidable in DFS contests to begin the season.
Source: Sportsnet.ca - Shi DavidiRotoBaller.com
Thu Mar 2112:45Kevin Gausman May Avoid Injured List Stint
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Kevin Gausman (shoulder) threw a two-inning simulated game in camp on Wednesday as he tries to recover from right-shoulder fatigue that has sidelined him from Grapefruit League action. He reported feeling good afterward and is scheduled to make his spring debut on Monday. If he continues to progress, there's a chance that Gausman won't need to open the season on the injured list. Gausman has been one of the best pitchers in baseball the last three seasons, averaging a 3.10 ERA and 29.6% strikeout rate. The 33-year-old veteran finished third in the American League Cy Young voting in 2023. If Gausman is in the Opening Day rotation, he'll most likely be on a strict pitch limit, which will make him a pretty big fantasy risk early on.
Source: The Athletic - Kaitlyn McGrathRotoBaller.com
Wed Mar 2018:55Kevin Gausman Likely To Be Skipped In Rotation
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Kevin Gausman (shoulder) appears to be making progress in his recovery process. The right-hander was able to throw a two-inning simulated game on Wednesday without any issues. Gausman won't be ready for Opening Day as he still needs to build up his stamina and pitch count. That being said, Gausman is likely to be skipped the first and possibly the second time through the rotation. He should be ready to go by mid-April, but that all depends on his recovery.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Wed Mar 2012:14Kevin Gausman Completes Simulated Game
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Kevin Gausman (shoulder) finished a two-inning simulated game in camp on Wednesday, throwing 36 pitches (28 strikes) to seven batters. He allowed two hits and struck out two during the session and said everything felt sound physically with his shoulder. Gausman's next step is to target 60-65 pitches over three innings in a simulated game, which will likely take place on Monday. The Blue Jays will make a call on Gausman's availability for the start of the season after his next simulated game. The 33-year-old veteran and ace of Toronto's staff has been working through right-shoulder fatigue in camp and won't start on Opening Day next week, but he may not be far behind. He should still be considered a top-10 fantasy starter.
Source: Sportsnet.ca - Arden ZwellingRotoBaller.com
Tue Mar 1912:32Kevin Gausman To Throw Simulated Game Wednesday
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Kevin Gausman (shoulder) will throw a two-inning simulated game in camp on Wednesday, according to manager John Schneider. Because of right-shoulder fatigue that he developed in spring training, Gausman will not be the team's Opening Day starter on March 28 against the Tampa Bay Rays, although he should be able to make his 2024 debut for the Jays in the middle of April, barring a setback with his arm. When healthy, the 33-year-old veteran is the ace of Toronto's pitching staff and should still be considered a top-10 fantasy arm. The former first-rounder in 2012 out of LSU by the Orioles has been an All-Star in two of the last three years and went 12-9 in 2023 with a 3.16 ERA and 1.18 WHIP with 55 walks and a league-leading 237 K's in 31 starts.
Source: The Athletic - Kaitlyn McGrathRotoBaller.com
Fri Mar 1517:24Kevin Gausman Throws Without Issues
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Kevin Gausman (shoulder) was able to throw one inning of live batting practice on Friday. The right-hander threw 23 pitches during this session without any issues. Blue Jays manager John Schneider told reporters that Gausman looked great during the outing. The organization has not given a timetable for his return to the mound. At this point, Gausman is unlikely going to be ready for the beginning of the season. However, this issue doesn't seem to be too serious, so he should be ready relatively early in the regular season.
Source: Hazel MaeRotoBaller.com
Fri Mar 1513:02Kevin Gausman Looking Unlikely For Opening Day
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Kevin Gausman (shoulder) will throw one inning of live batting practice in camp on Friday and build back up from there. It's now looking unlikely that he'll be able to start on Opening Day for the team on March 28. "We just want him to be good, and if that means 30 starts as opposed to 32, we'll be pretty happy with that," manager John Schneider said. The Blue Jays aren't going to push their 33-year-old ace back too soon just so that he can start on Opening Day. Gausman has been dealing with right-shoulder fatigue in spring training, but he's making progress now and should make his 2024 debut in mid-April, barring any setbacks as he builds back up. Both his injury and Alek Manoah's (shoulder) means that both Bowden Francis and Mitch White are likely to open the year in Toronto's rotation.
Source: MLB.com - Keegan MathesonRotoBaller.com
Tue Mar 1212:24Kevin Gausman To Throw Side Session Tuesday
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Kevin Gausman (shoulder) will throw a side session in camp on Tuesday, and the team will determine his next steps afterwards. Gausman's options include a live batting practice session or straight into a Grapefruit League game. The 33-year-old has been dealing with right-shoulder fatigue in spring training but is making nice progress and could still be ready for Opening Day if he resumes facing hitters in spring games soon. When healthy, Gausman is the ace of Toronto's pitching staff and is a top-10 fantasy starting pitcher, despite residing in a hitter-friendly home ballpark and the tough American League East division. Gausman has made the All-Star squad twice in the last three years and had a league-high 237 strikeouts in 31 starts in 2023.
Source: Sportsnet.ca - Arden ZwellingRotoBaller.com
Sat Mar 915:07Kevin Gausman Throwing Side Session Saturday
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Kevin Gausman (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a side session on Saturday at the team's camp. It will be Gausman's first time throwing off a mound since experiencing fatigue in his right shoulder following a bullpen session around a week ago, which is an optimistic sign for his chances of building his arm back up in time for Toronto's Opening Day on March 28 against the Tampa Bay Rays. The 33-year-old two-time All-Star led the American League with 11.5 strikeouts per nine innings in 2023, registering a 3.16 ERA (2.97 FIP), 1.17 WHIP, and 237:55 K:BB over 185 frames. At this point, there's really not much reason for fantasy managers to be adjusting Gausman's third-round price tag in drafts this spring.
Source: Arden Zwelling - Sportsnet.caRotoBaller.com
Tue Mar 512:36Kevin Gausman Plays Catch Tuesday
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Kevin Gausman (shoulder) played catch in camp on Tuesday and felt good. He will play catch again on Wednesday and is currently considered day-to-day with right-shoulder fatigue. Fellow starter Alek Manoah (shoulder) is dealing with the same thing and will play catch on Tuesday for the second straight day. We should know more on the statuses of both pitchers by the end of the week. Gausman, 33, is a fantasy ace after making his second All-Star team in the last three years in 2023 by going 12-9 with a 3.16 ERA (2.97 FIP) and 1.18 WHIP with 55 walks and a league-high 237 strikeouts in 185 innings over 31 starts last year. His injury makes him a bit more of an injury risk in upcoming fantasy drafts, but he hasn't yet been ruled out for Opening Day.
Source: Sportsnet.ca - Arden ZwellingRotoBaller.com
Mon Mar 410:20Kevin Gausman Dealing With Shoulder Fatigue
Keegan Matheson of MLB.com is reporting that Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Kevin Gausman (shoulder) will not throw his scheduled bullpen on Monday. The veteran has been dealing with "general shoulder fatigue", but a recent MRI has shown no structural concerns or injury. In other words, the best news the Blue Jays could have hoped for with their veteran ace and former Cy Young candidate. Managers should continue to monitor Gausman, but expect the Blue Jays to be cautious with him this spring. As long as he can stay healthy, Gausman is one of the best pitchers in the game.
Source: Keegan MathesonRotoBaller.com
Wed Feb 2811:02Kevin Gausman To Make Spring Debut Next Week
Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider said on Monday that starting pitcher Kevin Gausman would make his Grapefruit League debut next week. The veteran starter would like to throw a few more live batting practice sessions before officially taking the mound. The Jays' ace is coming off a season in which he finished third in AL Cy Young voting after going 12-9 with a 3.16 ERA (3.34 SIERA), 1.18 WHIP, and 23.9% K-BB%. Going as the fifth pitcher off the board in drafts, he's been a steady source of wins and strikeouts combined with a low ERA and WHIP the last few seasons, so he'll be a strong anchor for fantasy pitching staffs. The 2x All-Star's K% was 93rd percentile last season, plus he had an 87th percentile Chase%. For potential suitors looking for a reason to pass on the vet, the only cause for concern was that his numbers faded a bit in the second half of last season. His K-BB% went from 26.4% to 19.8%, HR/FB% went from 8.5% to 14.1%, and WOBA from .281 to .310.
Source: Hazel Mae - SportsnetRotoBaller.com
Mon Oct 2 202320:49Kevin Gausman To Start Game 1 Of Wild-Card Series
The Toronto Blue Jays announced that right-hander Kevin Gausman will start Game 1 of the wild-card series against the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday. This was the obvious outcome once the Blue Jays scratched Gausman from the regular season finale on Sunday after they had already clinched a playoff spot. An All-Star for the second time in his career this year, Gausman was a starting rotation anchor for the Blue Jays with a 12-9 record, 3.16 ERA (2.97 FIP), 1.18 WHIP, 55 walks and a league-high 237 strikeouts in 185 innings over his 31 starts. The 32-year-old veteran struggled in his two starts against the Twins this year, allowing seven earned runs on 11 hits while walking nine and striking out 12 in 10 innings. However, Gausman is coming off 13 shutout innings in his last two starts (both against the New York Yankees).
Source: Blue Jays TwitterRotoBaller.com
Wed Sep 27 202300:21Kevin Gausman Pitches Well In No-Decision Tuesday
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Kevin Gausman turned in a strong outing but took a no-decision in Tuesday's 2-0 loss to the Yankees. Gausman pitched seven scoreless innings, allowing three hits and two walks with five strikeouts. While the 32-year-old's 1.20 WHIP leaves a bit to be desired, his 12-9 record, 3.16 ERA, and 11.53 K/9 rate have made him a high-end fantasy option once again this season. He is slated to make one final start against a tough Rays matchup, but fantasy managers should feel comfortable starting him.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Wed Sep 20 202314:56Kevin Gausman Looking To Keep The Blue Jays Rolling Wednesday
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman will look to keep his club hot when he takes on the New York Yankees in a road start Wednesday evening. Winners of four straight, the Blue Jays currently occupy the second Wild Card spot in the American League but sit just a single game ahead of both the Texas Rangers and Seattle Mariners with two postseason spots available between the three clubs. The right-hander allowed four earned runs while uncharacteristically walking six in just 4 2/3 innings in a loss to the aforementioned Rangers his last time out. For the season, Gausman sports a healthy 3.40 ERA in 29 starts while his 222 strikeouts on the season sit third in baseball behind only Spencer Strider (270) and Blake Snell (227).
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Thu Jul 20 202312:53Kevin Gausman Set To Start Saturday
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Kevin Gausman (side) is penciled in to start on Saturday against the Seattle Mariners. Gausman was scratched from his start last weekend as a precaution due to left-side discomfort, so he'll be making his first start of the second half of the season this weekend in Seattle. The 32-year-old All-Star last took the mound on July 8 against the Detroit Tigers and gave up two earned runs in six innings while fanning seven. He'll be a bit more risky against the M's this weekend because of his side injury, but we wouldn't recommend benching him in a solid matchup. Overall, Gausman has gone 7-5 with a 3.03 ERA (2.46 FIP), 1.13 WHIP, 29 walks and 153 strikeouts in 19 starts in his second year in Toronto.
Source: The Toronto Star - Mike WilnerRotoBaller.com
Wed Jul 19 202316:36Kevin Gausman Throws Bullpen Wednesday
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Kevin Gausman (side) threw a bullpen session on Wednesday and remains on track to start against the Seattle Mariners this weekend, although the exact date is to be determined. The Blue Jays played it safe with the 32-year-old All-Star and scratched him from his last start due to a left-side issue, but Gausman appears to be OK and should be available for fantasy managers this weekend in a solid matchup against Seattle on the road. He'll be a bit more risky because his last start came on July 8, but it's tough to recommend benching him since he's been so good in 2023. Gausman is currently 7-5 with a 3.03 ERA (league-low 2.47 FIP), 1.13 WHIP, 29 walks and a league-leading 153 strikeouts in 115 2/3 innings over 19 starts for Toronto.
Source: Sportsnet.ca - Ben Nicholson-SmithRotoBaller.com
Tue Jul 18 202317:21Blue Jays Hope Kevin Gausman Can Start This Weekend
The Toronto Blue Jays are still hopeful that right-hander Kevin Gausman (side) can start soon, according to manager John Schneider, ideally on the road against the Seattle Mariners in a series that starts on Friday and runs through Sunday. Gausman was scratched from his last start last Saturday against the Arizona Diamondbacks due to left-side discomfort, but he's feeling better and trending in the right direction. It's good news for fantasy managers, and a matchup against Seattle this weekend would be a positive one for Gausman, who is currently 7-5 with a 3.03 ERA (league-low 2.45 FIP), 1.13 WHIP, 29 walks and a league-leading 153 strikeouts in 115 2/3 innings over 19 starts. The two-time All-Star is a must-start whenever he toes the rubber.
Source: Sportsnet.ca - Ben Nicholson-SmithRotoBaller.com
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